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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Our incredible meal at Katsuya left me craving the traditional flavors of Asian cuisine as well as inspired me to create something of my own. Simplicity would be a must due to my weeknight cooking schedule and so was born my take on a Crock Pot Asian Beef. The tender beef and crisp green beans fit the flavor profile that I was craving and, unlike most crock pot meals, made for an absolutely lovely presentation once plated.

I can easily count on one hand the number of times that Z has asked for seconds following a meal. Not because he doesn’t enjoy my cooking, but because food just doesn’t excite him like the rest of us. He asked for seconds of this dish for several nights in a row, which was a huge success in my book and a guarantee that I’ll be adding it to our rotating list of favorite dishes. Although any rice would suffice, I chose to plate this dish over a bed of brown rice and have to agree with Z that this decision really brought the meal together. The nuttiness of the brown rice was a nice contrast to the sweet teriyaki style sauce and rich flavor of the beef. My final touch was a quick sprinkle of sesame seeds which resulted in a polished dish that I’d be proud to serve to even the pickiest of palates.